Licensed Practical Nurse, Ambulatory
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care and supporting clinical outcomes within a multidisciplinary ambulatory team. The role includes performing trained clinical tasks such as starting IVs, providing wound care, and monitoring patient conditions; communicating changes or abnormalities to registered nurses or licensed independent practitioners; ensuring patient satisfaction; and contributing to a safe, patient-centered care environment. The nurse coordinates with team members to support healthcare delivery. The position is in the Wound Care department at 1000 Ashland Drive, Ashland, Kentucky, and is a full-time day-shift role.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and vocational or technical training in a relevant area.
- 0–2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or relevant area.
- Current and active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the applicable state.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification, based on area assigned.
- All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience is prorated based on hours worked per week; volunteer work and internships for academic credit do not count.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for provider visits by obtaining vital signs and health histories and addressing best practice alerts.
- Gather and document health data through assessments and specimen collection; perform phlebotomy and in-clinic laboratory testing as required.
- Provide and document basic patient care, treatments, and prescribed interventions in accordance with guidelines and regulations.
- Safely administer medications, monitor patient responses, and demonstrate knowledge of medication actions, dosages, and side effects.
- Assist medical staff with examinations, procedures, and treatments, and accurately transcribe physician orders.
- Perform patient triage; schedule appointments; and coordinate referrals, admissions, and diagnostic testing with required preauthorizations.
- Educate patients and families, assess learning needs, and evaluate their understanding of care and treatment.
- Maintain accurate, timely medical records and manage nursing in-basket responsibilities, including registration and customer service tasks.
- Lead and support daily team operations, foster collaboration, participate in improvement initiatives, and model flexibility and efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
